Gerber Pure Water Recalled Due to Mold and Purification Deficiencies
Nestle Puerto Rico Inc is recalling Gerber Pure Water (1 Plastic Gallon) after an audit found mold and deficiencies in the ozone purification system.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which typically corresponds to a score of 1 or 2. Given the presence of mold and purification deficiencies, a score of 2 (Moderate) is appropriate as it represents a low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary recall without reported illnesses.
Plain-English summary
Nestle Puerto Rico Inc is recalling 12,948 units of Gerber Pure Water (1 Plastic Gallon) in 3-gallon cases. The recall was initiated after an audit of the purified water supplier revealed deficiencies related to the ozone purification system and particulates. Analytical results indicated that mold was found on one of the batches.
The affected product was distributed in Puerto Rico only through wholesalers and distributors. The recall covers units manufactured between February 20, 2013, and March 22, 2013. Specific lot codes are listed in the official recall notice.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions. The FDA has classified this recall as Class III, indicating that while there is a violation of labeling or manufacturing regulations, it is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- GERBER¿ Pure Water (1 Plastic Gallon)
- Manufacturer
- Nestle Puerto Rico Inc
- Category
- Food — Bottled Water
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (15)
- Manufactured- 2/20/13 - 3/22/13- 3.79L (1 Gallon) 1304948683
- 1305048682
- 1305048683
- 1305148682
- 1305348683
- 1305648682
- 1305648683
- 1305748682
- 1306048682
- 1306348681
- 1306548682
- 1306648681
- 1306748682
- 1307048682
- 1307348681
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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